Arts and Entertainment
September 3, 2025
From: German Fest at Immanuel Lutheran ChurchJoin us for another unforgettable weekend in the tented Biergarten!
Savor authentic German food, imported German biers, and German wine.
Stop by the Kaffee und Kuchen area for homemade German desserts.
On Saturday, browse hand-crafted vendor booths.
Bring the family! Let the kids enjoy Kinderland on Saturday with scavenger hunts, games, face painting, and more.
For the adults:
German Word Challenges: Test your German language skills with hourly challenges for fun prizes.
Yodeling Contests: Showcase your vocal talents in our lively yodeling competitions.
Steinholding Competition: We are proud to be an official host for the U.S. Steinholding Association's sanctioned competition.
Schedule:
Friday, September 19th
5:45 PM – Pre-festival “tent service” for festival workers, early arrivers, and the general public
6:00 PM – Bürgermeister taps the keg with the “first pour”
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Biergarten Open! (Food, brews & music all night)
6:30 PM – Alpenland Tänzer Dancers perform into the evening
Friday Night Menu:
Bratwurst & hotdogs
Sauerkraut
Pretzels
German desserts
Imported German brews, German wine, water, soda, and more
Plus: One or two new German specialties debuting this year!
Saturday, September 20th
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Biergarten Open! (Food, brews & music all day featuring the Austrian Boys Band)
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Kinderland Open!
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Hand-crafted vendor booths open!
2:15 PM – Austrian Boys Band takes the stage
3:00 PM – Steinholding Competition
(U.S. Steinholding Association Sanctioned Competition – Winners advance to the Connecticut State Steinholding Championship in October!)
Saturday All-day Menu:
Bratwurst & hotdogs
Roasted pork & gravy
Sauerkraut
Spätzle
Potato pancakes (gluten-free)
Pretzels
Kaffee und Kuchen (Coffee and cake)
Imported German brews, German wine, water, soda, and more
Date and Time:
Friday, September 19th– 6 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, September 20th– 12 PM to 9 PM
Location:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
154 Meadow Street
Bristol, CT 06010
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